Recent content by chowder

I was the guy having some grouping problems w/ the LRH .308 last spring. I'm not a a hand loader but did eventually find the Hornady Superformance Match 168 grain Amax to group very well in this rifle. I set up my long Range Hunter w/ a Bushnell 4200 and this combo was consistently very...

I've had a thread going on poor grouping w/ a Savage model 11 Long Range Hunter/ Bushnell 4200 6-24X50 Tactical combo and after a lot of messing around it seems pretty clear that the scope is not right. I'm wondering 3 things; 1. Has anybody had a similar experience and how long did it take to...

Ok, so I shot 2, 3 round groups w/ both the Fed and Hornaday Match grade ammo w/ the Model 11 long range hunter and the groups are still poor. So I removed the Bushnell 4200 Elite Tactical and the rings and rail. I did shoot 3 groups with my Mueller equipped Model 12 22-250 just to make sure...

Well, I still haven't been able to lay my hands on a box of Fed GMMM but I did remount the scope as per Tank's video instructions and although the rifle & scope 'felt' much easier to look thru and much less awkward to shoot, the groups were still scattered in what I can only call a random...

Wow, very helpful, explains a lot and almost makes me glad that I've had a problem that made me realize I didn't know this stuff and that I really needed to! -Andy

I have another thread going about poor grouping with my new Savage Long range Hunter 308 and this problem has made me aware that I do not have a clear understanding of the proper relationship between the cheek piece, scope mounting position w/ respect to eye relief, and sight picture. This is...

Here's where I'm at with this issue; 1. I checked the torque on the action holdowns & they were at 40. 2. I was somewhat concerned about tight spot between forend and barrel so removed stock & sanded away 2 potential touch points & reassembled using correct sequence & torque. 3. I put...

Thanks for the suggestions! Lots of good ideas !I will get back on this rifle next week if i can get some of the 168 or 175 BHs or Feds) Hate to take the scope off the 22-250 & put it on the 308 but probably a good idea (was thinking this myself).

Well I've encountered a frustrating problem w/ my new Savage 11 Long Range Hunter 308.I cannot get a decent group to establish a zero at 100 yds. I set this rifle up w/ the Bushnell 4200 Elite Tactical on Burris HD Tac rings w a / Picatinny rail. I carefully cleaned the barrel and then I got the...

Getting ready to compare some factory 308 cartridges in my new Savage 11 Long Range Hunter. I need to choose a small number of readily available cartridges to compare. No experience w/ 308, have used 270 & 7mm Mag in the past for mostly 100-200 yard shots. I will be mostly using the new Savage...

Yes! As a passionate bowhunter I also really like snow covered close action black powder hunting for white tails here in NY. I finished up the 2010 black powder season with a 137 yard instant kill shot on a mature doe the last afternoon of the season w/ my Optima Accura 50 cal w/ a compact...

Alas those Vortex Vipers are gone so I got a Bushnell 6500 tac 4.5-30x50. will the low rings still work or do I need to go med? Thanks much!

Should I mount my Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 on my new Savage 11 Long Range Hunter .308 with a rail type base? I have looked at the options on Optic Planet and it looks like I would need the 'round top' EGW type rail for short action Savage & then the 30mm rings. I have a choice in the rail of 0 or...

I am also a LRH green horn getting started with a savage model 12 in 22-250. Mine is the FCV (heavy barrel,accustock& trigger). I'm shooting the remington accutips (50 grain). Here's my 2 cents on where you are at: You don't need a muzzle brake for this rifle, it has very light recoil, the...

Thanks for the replies! I will change my zero to 100 and I like the home made custom turret idea! -Andy